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The Admissions Strategist

How to Get Into Harvard (and the Rest of the Ivy League)

How can you stand out and earn a spot at an Ivy League college? Start by reading this guide!

How to Get Into Harvard (and the Rest of the Ivy League)

How can you stand out and earn a spot at an Ivy League college? Start by reading this guide!

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College Application

How to Get Great College Recommendation Letters: 6 Important Tips

Pressed for time and need to get great college recommendation letters? Here are six great strategies on approaching teachers and winning admissions.

by Ashley C.

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College Application

How to Prepare for College Applications During Four Years of High School

We’ll outline a college preparation plan that explains what you should do each year of high school in order to stay on track for college acceptance and college success.

by Ashley C.

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Revising, Editing & Proofreading Your College Application Essay: A Guide

This checklist will make sure you revise and edit your college essay with precision, ensuring your work is mistake-free.

by Ashley C.

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How to Reach the Elites: Sydney’s Story

Problem: Sydney’s writing sounded forced; she was trying too hard to sound smart when, in fact, she should have been drawing...

by Martin Ales

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How to Get a Full Scholarship: Noah’s Story

Problem: The college admissions essay stood in Noah’s way. He was a STEM-focused student, whose math skills...

by Martin Ales

Pavan case study college admissions

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How to Earn a Lifetime Advantage: Pavan’s Story

Problem: Despite Pavan’s good grades and extracurricular activities, he and his parents were unsure of his writing skills.

by Martin Ales

benefits of a STEM degree

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Blog, College and Career

Top 6 Benefits of Earning a STEM Degree

These are the benefits of a STEM degree. Go to college for science, tech, engineering, or math after reading this guide.

by Ashley C.

benefits of humanities liberal arts degree

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College and Career

Top 5 Benefits of Earning a Humanities or Liberal Arts Degree

Do you want to major in a humanities field? This list gives you 5 reasons why a liberal arts degree is a good idea.

by Ashley C.

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College and Career, Must Read - College and Career

Top 10 Qualities Colleges Look for in a Student

Although some schools may rank these factors differently in order of importance, these are the top 10 qualities colleges look for in a student.

by Ashley C.